About
Shop for a Cause is Macy's national charity shopping day to support national and local nonprofit organizations. Since 2006, Shop for a Cause has helped raise more than $28 million for thousands of charity partners.
How it works:
Macy's sells $5 tickets in-store with all proceeds benefiting designated charities. Macy's also invites charities to sign up, sell $5 tickets and keep 100% of the proceeds of every ticket they sell.
Customers purchasing tickets benefit by receiving incredible storewide shopping savings all day on October 17, 2009. Select downtown Macy's locations will also offer this event on Friday, October 16, 2009 - more information to come!
On October 17, Macy's also hosts special events, prizes and other in-store excitement.
This section will be update as we field questions across the country please check back.
- I am filling out my online application now. My organization is a 501c3 org but I don't have the letter of determination in a digital format to attach.
- Please bring a copy with you when you go to your store to pick up your Shop for a Cause tickets.
- I logged on the first time and was locked out the next time I tried to logon.
- Please send us email from the "Contact Us" tab and explain how you logged on the first and second times and what type of error message you received.
- Does my organization have to purchase the tickets we are going to sell?
- No.
- Are there any specific rules regarding ticket sales?
- Yes. Tickets issued to each organization are to be sold for $5 each. Tickets cannot be given away. Tickets cannot be mailed to individuals or companies in hope of generating a purchase.
- Can tickets be given away to our board members, volunteers and/or others who assist with this project?
- To maintain the integrity of the event as a community fundraiser, tickets should only be sold.
- Can I ask for more than 200 tickets?
- Sure! If you are selling the tickets you have already checked out and recording your sales on the website, you may make additional requests.
- What is the maximum number of tickets my group can sell?
- Unlimited! Each organization will be asked to sell a minimum of 50 tickets prior to the event.
- When can we receive our tickets to sell?
- Tickets will be available for distribution the week of August 17.
- How long can my group sell tickets?
- Until the day before the event - October 16, 2009.
- Do I need to have my ticket when I enter the store in order to receive the discounts?
- Yes. Your shopping pass is part of the ticket and must be presented at each time of purchase in order to qualify for the discount.
- Is the store open to the General Public?
- Yes. Anyone can enter the store, but only those purchasing a ticket are entitled to the special savings.
- Can tickets be purchased on the day of the event?
- Yes. Tickets will be sold at all Macy's registers on the day of the event with proceeds benefiting Macy's designated national charities.
- Can organizations sell tickets in store?
- Your local store will provide guidelines on how charities will be able to sell tickets in stores.
- Are there any restrictions on expanding our volunteer base?
- No. You may want to get sister organizations to assist you with your ticket sale efforts. However, your organization will be responsible for accounting for your ticket sales.
- Will Macy's support Shop for a Cause with advertising?
- Yes. Macy's will place national and local newspaper, TV and radio advertising Shop for a Cause.
- How can we spread the word about this event?
- Macy's will release news of this event to all area media and market the event in stores. Once an organization has been approved, it will be able to access flyers, posters and copy to use to market to its donors and newsletter articles. Each organization is encouraged to market their fundraising effort to their donors via eblasts, newsletter, posters, or other appropriate vehicles.